Photography tour «Bears and Salmon»
- Animal observation and wildlife photography
- Fishing for salmon
- Esso, the Even village (a local ethnic group in Kamchatka) and its magnificent Ethnographic Museum
- Bathing in the hot springs
- The Avacha Bay with its various wildlife
- The world famous Valley of Geysers with more than 29 geysers
- Panoramic views of Kamchatka volcanoes
If you don’t imagine your life without camera and the main aim of your travel is to make rare and good photos, this Kamchatka tour is special for you! We call your attention to the Photography tour «Bears and Salmon». During this tour, you will surely make photo that takes its well-deserved position in your collection.
Firstly, you will get acquaintance with Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, will walk along the Pacific Ocean bay and visit the breeding-ground of sea-lions. Then you will admire the panoramic views of the most famous volcanoes of the Kamchatka peninsula: Avachinsky, Koryaksky volcanoes and Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano group. After that you will go to the Lake Dvukhyurtochnoye that is considered as the true brown bears region. During the spawning season of salmon, you can make photos of fishing bears at close, but safe range. Moreover, there are a lot of Steller's sea eagles.
For guarantying to you a good shot, we have included 5 day near the lake. There you can make photos every morning and every evening just sitting on the shore. During the day, when bears have rest , you can have a real rest too – you have possibility to bathe in the thermal hot springs, go fishing or just walk around.
Don’t miss your chance to make your best shot that will reflect your vision of Kamchatka with the main symbols of the peninsula: volcanoes, brown bears and lakes and rivers rich in fish!
- Day 1Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky et Pacific Ocean bayPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 2Kamchatka volcanoes and departure to the Milkovo villagePetropavlovsk-Kamchatski — Milkovo village
- Day 3Mountain lake and hot springsMilkovo village — Lake Dvukhyurtochnoye
- Day 4Bears watchingLake Dvukhyurtochnoye
- Day 5Salmon fishingLake Dvukhyurtochnoye
- Day 6Bears life in the salmon landLake Dvukhyurtochnoye
- Day 7Kamchatka's SwissEsso village
- Day 8Return to PetropavlovskEsso village — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 9Free dayPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 10End of the programmePetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- 11:00Arrival to Petropavlovsk-KamchatskyTransfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski - the capital of the region is one of the oldest cities of the Russian Far East. It is located on the shores of the largest picturesque bay: Avachinskaya Pacifique. The entrance to the bay is guarded by the cliffs "three brothers" – one of the symbols of the Kamchatka which makes its world famous.
- 14:00Departure to the Pacific ocean coastYou can go for a walk along the ocean bay of black sand that extends about some dozens of kilometres. We propose to you to make your first Kamchatka's photos in the sunsets rays.
- 18:00Return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Overnight in the hotel
- 08:00Breakfast
- 10:00Free timeThat day, it’s possible to maintain the helicopter excursion in the valley of the geysers and the caldera Uzon. Where boat trips on the bay Avacha with access to the Pacific Ocean are available. *Optional excursions are not included in the price of the trip
- 16:00Departure to the Milkovo village
- 18:00ArrivalAccommodation at the hotel. Free time.
- 18:00Dinner in the road cafe — Not includedNot included, to pay on site in cash.
- Overnight in the hotel
4 h transfer (280km)
- 08:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 09:00Transfer to the Kozyrevsk village
- 12:00To the mountain lake by helicopterWe take helicopter for the flight to the mountain lake Dvukhyurtochnoye. if the weather is fine, you can admire the panorama of the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano group, volcanoes Chiveluch, Alney and Chashakondja.
- 12:40Arrival and accommodationAccommodation at the resort (wooden houses, 2-4 persons in the room).
- 13:40Lunch
- 15:00Walking to the Dvukhyurtochnaya riverAfter walking about 600 metres from our resort, we start our wildlife photography of brown bears fishing the salmons. During the spawning season, there are so many fish, that the bears don't pay attention to people even if they aren't far away.
- 19:00DinnerWe will enjoy a real soup of Kamchatka fish, salmon dishes and red caviar.
- Overnight at the resort
3 h transfer (195km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Photography of brown bearsWe will arrive at the spawning, where we will observe the bears and the mating of the salmon. The bear is one of the symbols of Kamchatka. Despite the bear being considered one of the most dangerous and unpredictable predators of the tour, you can watch them at a very close distance, the safety of the road is ensured by experienced guides.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Bathing in the hot springsNot far from our resort, there are the curative hot springs where you can bathe at any time.
- 16:00Continuation of the photographyDuring the day the bears have a rest and go away from the river that's why we propose you to continue the photography in the afternoon.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight at the resort
animal observation (3km)
(2km)
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00Bears watching in the morningFor those who want it's possible to go for bear watching early in the morning for taking rare photos.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Salmon fishingAfter the bear observation and during their nap, we propose you to try the fishing by yourself. Even if you have no experience, we can promise that everyone will have a good take!
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight at the resort
4 h fishing (280km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Bear watchingYou have one more day of bear watching. Every day you have possibility to change the location. During the day the photography conditions change: the temperature, lightness and even the bears behaviour: in the morning they are active and agile, in the afternoon more sedate in manner.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Continuation of the observationIn addition to the bears, we will be able to watch groups of Steller's and white-tailed eagles reaching gigantic proportions.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight at the resort
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00Morning bear observation
- 11:00Flight to the Kozyrevsk village by helicopterDuring the flight you have possibility to admire the panoramic views of the Alney volcano and solidified lava's streams of the Chashakondja volcano.
- 12:10Transfer to the Esso villageAccommodation in the hotel, rest ans bathing in the thermal hot springs.
- 15:00Esso villageEsso is a small village, which is described in all the guides of Kamchatka. It is called “the Swiss Kamchatka”: the picturesque hills, thermal springs, rich culture and enjoyable in every respect people make this place a special place. We will visit the museum, as well as workshops and the crafts of the north – sculpture on bone and wood, beading and making shamanic drums.
- Overnight in the hotel
1 h transfer (88km)
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00Departure to Petropavlovsk
- 13:00Lunch in the cafe — Not includedNot included, payment in cash on site.
- 17:00Arrival and check-in in the hotel
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
6 h transfer (530km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Optional excursionsOn this day it is possible to go on a helicopter excursion to Geyser Valley and Uzon Caldera. Or, Boat trip around Avacha Bay, or any other one-day excursion.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 14:00Free time
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00Transfer to the airportOn the way, we will stop on the fish market. Purchase of souvenirs.
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- Russian-spaking guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
- Bathing in springs
- Airplane/ train tickets
- Russian-speaking guide services
- Bathing in hot springs
- Meals according to the program
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Airline tickets
- Optional activities
The indicated price is per person for the group of 10 participants minimum. Single supplement – 24 000 roubles / per pers. (possible only in hotels, not at the resort at the lake). The order of visits can be changed according to the weather conditions. The photos of the tour are approximate and are shown for giving to you an idea. The price includes: breakfasts in the hotels and full board at the resort. The other meals are to be paid on site: in the cafe 250-400 RUR, in the restaurant 400-600 RUR). Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers: 52 000 roubles / pers. (price of 2022, possible to be changed). Boat trip in the Avacha bay - 6 500 roubles / pers . (price of 2022, possible to be changed).
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